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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Sprain

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Posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Question: I feel down a man hole in on driveway last tuesday ive had xrays down ive been told I have badly sprained and soft tissue damage I am in a boot I can walk on it but every day about 4 to 430 I feel very sick I have been sick today and my foot is painfull and sore
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Ankle brace+ Antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,

I understand your query and concern.

You can go for Ankle brace.

Take rest for 4 to 6 weeks. Symptoms will resolve spontaneously as their is no fracture.

You should use antibiotics like Orni-O twice daily for 7 days to prevent infection.

Post your further queries if any,
I hope I have answered your query at the moment.
Thankyou.



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Dr. Prasanna Heijebu

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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Sprain

Brief Answer: Ankle brace+ Antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hello Madam, I understand your query and concern. You can go for Ankle brace. Take rest for 4 to 6 weeks. Symptoms will resolve spontaneously as their is no fracture. You should use antibiotics like Orni-O twice daily for 7 days to prevent infection. Post your further queries if any, I hope I have answered your query at the moment. Thankyou.